The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for the Baltimore area and for all surrounding counties until 9 p.m. on Friday.

A series of afternoon storms could produce a tornado, with the strongest storms likely between 4 and 5 p.m.

A Tornado Watch means that the formation of a tornado is possible, along with hail and wind gusts of up to 70 mph.

The Tornado Watch also extends into portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Virginia.